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Last broadcast on Sat, 25 Dec 2010, 05:32 on BBC World Service (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
There are questions about the source of the strain of cholera affecting Haiti, linking it to Nepalese UN Peacekeepers. We talk to researchers examining cholera found in the area who believe its origin might be from a different place altogether.
We talk to the 98-year-old doctor called the grandfather of allergy medicine, who worked with Alexander Flemming.
Also, the emotional fallout for the adopted teenagers who trace their birth relatives online in less than 10 minutes.
Note: Eileen Fursland's booklet for adopted teenagers will be available from BAAF in January (see link below).
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Chapters
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Chapter 1
We talk to researchers looking at the strains of cholera found in Haiti who are trying to discover the origins of the current epidemic
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Chapter 2
The 98 year old Grandfather of Allergy medicine tells of self-inflicted anaphylactic shock
(12.05) PermalinkThe 98 year old Grandfather of Allergy medicine tells of self-inflicted anaphylactic shock after developing an allergic reaction to the chaggas disease beetle taking weekly blood meals from him
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Chapter 3
Adopted teenagers have started to trace birth family members online but without the help of social services they are having to face the emotional turmoil by themselves
Broadcasts
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Mon 20 Dec 201010:32
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Mon 20 Dec 201015:32
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Mon 20 Dec 201020:32
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Tue 21 Dec 201001:32
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Sat 25 Dec 201005:32
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